A big congradulations is in order for Roisín Long who took home the gold medal in the annual Colours Cross Country Race. Colours Cross Country is a race held every year pitting athletes from Trinity College Dublin and Univercity College Dublin in a team cross country race. The race is used as preperation for the upcoming IUAA Cross Country Championships. This year's race was held at the Magazine Fort in the Pheoinix Park.
Roisin, competing for UCD, moved to the front early in the race, trading the lead with TCD's Anna Hymanson. With 500 meters to go, Roisin kept the tempo up and drove home to secure the win. At the end of the day, Trinity College took home both men and women's team prizes.
Roisin Long (left) and Anna Hymanson (right) (Picture courtesy of University Observer)